DAYTON, Ohio -- A Dayton man fought back against two suspects who police said were trying to rob him early Friday morning. The incident happened around 1 a.m. at the intersection of Catalpa and Riverview.

Police said the victim opened fire, hitting one of the suspects multiple times.

Investigators said the victim was walking down the street when, he said, someone came up behind him and pushed him. He said when he turned around, there were two men standing there who demanded his money with a gun.

The victim told police that he pulled out his .40-caliber handgun and fired off close to 10 rounds, striking one of the men. Officers said the men ran off, but were later found at Good Samaritan Hospital.

Authorities said one of the suspects is a 17-year-old who suffered multiple gunshots and remains hospitalized. Officers said they also arrested two 16-year-olds who they said was driving a stolen car.

Police said that all three men face charges of armed robbery. Investigators do not plan to charge the victim for shooting the gun, because police believe the man was acting in self-defense. They said the victim also had a permit to carry a concealed weapon.

At this time, police are looking for the gun that was used in the attempted robbery.